Judge, 1921-12-31 · page 14 of 37
Judge — December 31, 1921 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* presents early 20th-century satirical humor about consumer culture and New Year's resolutions. The main cartoon depicts a couple discussing New Year's sacrifices—the woman asks what the man will "give up," and he sarcastically replies he'll sacrifice "about two hundred for that new gown," mocking the impossibility of actual restraint during the holiday season. Below are several short humorous pieces: "Out o' Luck" mocks a man who bought a car he can't afford; "Pandorical" jokes about wishing elves could whisper advice; "Wasted Energy" ridicules penny-pinching (trimming guests at bridge); and "A Second Chance" satirizes installment buying—a man considers purchasing expensive furniture on credit, joking that by the time it's paid off, it will be "old and worn out" and could be sold as an antique. The satire targets consumer excess and the contradiction between New Year's resolutions and actual spending habits.
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/ ; Aeeepewagerte 4 “What are you going to give up for New Year’s, Fred?” “About two hundred for that new gown!” Out o’ Luck PANDORICAL A SECOND CHANCE AT troubles we’d have “Do I understand you to say that you By, Ci E. Mead If there really were elves will sell this seven hundred dollar din- I NEVER seem to be in luck To whisper to others ing room set on the installment plan In everything I’ve blund’red; What we say to ourselves! for only five dollars down and three I bought a motor car—I’m stuck, liars a week?” | The price just dropped five hundred. Ch: WASTED ENERGY Sethe the offer.” 1] : 5 : jauffeur Harry—Let’s hold up that E " . | It’s theft insured for what it cost, week-end party. “Why, man, by the time it was paid | It has no lock to bind it— Strong-arm Mike—What’s the use? for it would be old and worn out.” | I leave it where it should get lost, Mrs. Skinnem always trims her guests “Yes, I know. But then you could Then, darn it, go and find it! at bridge. sell it for a genuine antique!” 12 comicbooks.com